Does your vote really count?
Every citizen of the United States has the right to cast a ballot to vote. However, some votes  may not be counted. These votes are known as provisional ballots; provisional ballots are  when your name does not appear on the registration list at a polling place.
These votes are known as provisional ballots; provisional ballots are  when your name does not appear on the registration list at a polling place. These ballots are counted two weeks after the election by the Clerk’s office.
Your vote does not get counted if your state official does not think you are eligible. In order to get an eligible ballot, you have to submit an acceptable form of identification at a board of elections office within a specific time frame that can vary from 5 to 7 weeks.
There are many poll workers that are improperly trained to handle the provisional ballots. Some may not tell you the proper information to submit a provisional ballot which is why you have to inform yourself.
Many citizens do not know about provisional ballots. There is a hotline that you can call if you have any issues on Election day : 866-OUR-VOTE which will give you the assistance you need.
There are areas that have high percentages of provisional balloting because of racial and ethnic minorities. Those ballots often get rejected.
In order to avoid this, voters must check to see if they are registered to vote and check that they have proper identification.